SPF 215: Jesus: Lord & Son of Man & What That Means For Us
The two of the most common titles used for Jesus in the New Testament are Lord, and Son of Man. What is their significance, and how does it give us direction to prove faithful as women?
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Jesus: Lord & Son of Man
The titles of Jesus have impact on our daily living. They equip us with truth and remind us of Jesus’ role, authority, and how we relate to him.
Names of Jesus Teaching Series by R.C. Sproul: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/names-of-jesus
Titles of Christ - Ultimately with R.C. Sproul: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-titles-of-christ
Jesus is Lord
Greek word for Lord: kurios
One of the foundational principles of the Roman Empire, from Augustus on, was that salvation was brought to the people by Caesar. The message on their coins was that salvation is only to be found in Augustus, and “there is no other name given to men in which they can be saved” (Stauffer, Christ and the Caesars, p. 88). This gives a new contextual meaning to Peter’s bold declaration about Jesus Christ: “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). If Caesar is Lord, follow him. If Christ is Lord, then follow Him. - Douglas Wilson
Blog and Mablog: https://dougwils.com/books-and-culture/s7-engaging-the-culture/the-obverse-image-of-god.html
Who’s image is on the coin? Caesars. But who’s image is on us? God’s. We are made in God’s image, and therefore we belong to God. Let us render to God what belongs to Him.
Son of Man
When Jesus refers to himself as the Son of Man, He is actually identifying himself as a heavenly authority - he is from God, he has come to take dominion - an everlasting dominion - a dominion that will not pass away or be destroyed, and he will be served.
Got Questions: Son of Man: https://www.gotquestions.org/Jesus-Son-of-Man.html
Ligonier Devotional: Son of Man: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/son-man-1495
Proving Faithful
Be students of God and His World.
Who is teaching you? Who is teaching your children? What are our sources? Are we letting first the word of God dwell in us richly? Are we learning things like history and science from a worldview that exalts God as Creator and Jesus as King?
Lets be students of God - my best friend used to pray Isaiah 50:4 that says: “The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.”
More info on Jewish learning: https://deurpost.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/consider-this/
Education in Biblical Times: https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/encyclopedia-of-the-bible/Education-Biblical-Times
Resources
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J.C. Ryle Duties of Parents: https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/dutiesofparents.html
SPF 214: A Woman's Worth: Three Lies Feminism Preaches to You Part 2
Where is a woman’s worth? Is it tied up in positions and what she’s allowed to do, including inside the church? Is it wrapped up in achievement or success? Who defines what achievement and success are for the woman? Today I am addressing three lies toxic feminism preaches to women and what we can do be woman who are “faithful in all things” as it says in 1 Timothy. This is part 2 in a 2 part series.
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Two More Lies
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:1 - 2
Lie No. 2: In order for a woman to experience worth, they must be elevated above men and men must in turn become more feminine.
The truth is God created male and female - both created in His likeness, but in a particular order with a particular design and a particular purpose.
“The history of Christian thought and teaching is mirrored by the sinister history of heresy. This is because ‘the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned’ (1 Corinthians 2:14). Heresies come fundamentally from man, and reflect the way that the natural man would like God to be, rather than the way God actually is. This is both the source of heresy and the reason for its appeal. By heresy we mean not merely teaching that departs from the Bible, but teaching that departs from the Bible in such a way as to overthrow the fundamentals of the Faith;” - Banner of Truth on Heresy and Gnosticism
https://banneroftruth.org/us/resources/articles/2016/gnosticism/
Feminism preaches that if you want worth -you must be elevated above men. We don’t find value in being equal. We find value in being over. Ruling. Making the rules.
“Radical feminism is moved along today by this gnostic viewpoint; it is moved along by the idea that the woman is the savior of mankind. As in Gnosticism, the creator God of Genesis, the foolish God, has to go. He is male. He is tyrannical. He denies basic human liberties, demands total obedience, threatens punishment for evil deeds; consequently, He’s got to go.
Feminist liberation releases all of us from God, releases us from all His evil male values, which He’s dumped into men. And by the way, the only hope is for women to become fully feminist, and for men to become feminine; then you’ve got androgyne. We’ve got to wipe out roles. We’ve got to wipe out marriage. We’ve got to get rid of family authority. We’ve got to get rid of stifling morality. The serpent Eve wants to set free; the false God of the Bible wants to enslave.” - John MacArthur
https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/90-99/feminisms-radical-agenda
It’s not about men or women being superior. It’s clear that the battle of the sexes is truly rooted in selfishness. It’s about Christ being Supreme - as it says in Colossians - Christ is preeminent.
Lie 3: There are certain achievements that give us more worth and value than others.
Truth: Jesus said to Peter - you must follow me.
This is a drumbeat of feminism - woman can do anything - but really they should focus on these select things because they are where we show the world how amazing and powerful and supreme we are.
The problem again is this self focus. It’s about me and I have decided what achievement and success are. But truly, God defines this through His word - take n Micah 6:8 says he has told you, oh man, what is good; and what does the lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
Resources
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Banner of Truth Article on Gnosticism: https://banneroftruth.org/us/resources/articles/2016/gnosticism/
Grace To You Sermon on Gnosticism and Feminism: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/90-99/feminisms-radical-agenda
LA Times Article:https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-30-me-9713-story.html
SPF 140: Seasons of Life: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode140
SPF 213: A Woman's Worth: Three Lies Feminism is Preaching to You Part 1
Where is a woman’s worth? Is it tied up in positions and what she’s allowed to do, including inside the church? Is it wrapped up in achievement or success? Who defines what achievement and success are for the woman? Today I am addressing three lies toxic feminism preaches to women and what we can do be woman who are “faithful in all things” as it says in 1 Timothy. This is Part 1 in a two part series.
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Links from Podcast Episode
Life in the Kingdom - Sinclair Ferguson Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/2022/05/16/life-in-the-kingdom
Sheologians Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sheologians/id1160066385
Allie Beth Stuckey: https://alliebethstuckey.com/
Canon+ App: https://canonpress.com/app/
Eve in Exile Documentary Trailer: https://www.facebook.com/canonpress/videos/feminine-glory-is-fruitful-eve-in-exile-official-trailer/1204013007071967/
Eve in Exile Book: https://canonpress.com/products/eve-in-exile/
Gray Havens Music: https://www.thegrayhavensmusic.com/
The song referenced in episode: At Last The King: https://www.thegrayhavensmusic.com/lyrics/9-at-last-the-king
She Proves Faithful Related Episodes
SPF 097 The Feminine Design Part 1: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode97
SPF 098: The Feminine Design Part 2: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode98
SPF 099: The Feminine Design Part 3: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode99
SPF 129: Are Women Oppressed By Biblical Principles? Part 1: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode129
SPF130: Are Women Oppressed By Biblical Principles? Part 2: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode130
SPF 127: Can Women Be Pastors?: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode127
SPF 212: Authority, Moral Relativism, & Abortion
By what authority? Today I am sharing a simple tool that allows us to get to the root of moral relativism and how moral relativism impacts the fight for and against abortion.
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The Blind Stitch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbE5hXt27uU
By What Authority
So how to do expose umbilical worldviews that are under girding most moral arguments these days?
We appeal to authority.
We want to know
By what authority do you say this?
By what authority do you assert that?
By what authority should I believe what you are telling me?
For the Christian the authority is God. There is no one higher than God. God is over all and as Creator He has determined right, wrong, moral, immoral, just, unjust - He has given us commands to follow and a way to live our lives through His Word, the Bible. So the Bible, written by God using the hands of man, is our authority.
"The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, and obeyed, depends not upon the testimony of any man, or Church; but wholly upon God (who is truth itself) the author thereof: and therefore it is to be received, because it is the Word of God."
- Westminster Confession of Faith 1.4
https://www.monergism.com/wsf-14-authority-scripture
The biblical worldview relies on the authority of God because He is what is true.
Learn more about apologetics and sharing your faith: https://defenseofaith.wordpress.com/2015/12/19/gods-authority-is-self-attesting/
Follow Natalie: instagram.com/stopandconsider
Resources and Links
BOOK Against All Opposition: https://store.americanvision.org/products/against-all-opposition-defending-the-christian-worldview
Article Apologetic Dialouge on Objective Morality: https://defenseofaith.wordpress.com/2017/02/08/apologetic-dialogue-on-objective-morality/
Vox Article: https://www.vox.com/2015/8/5/9095959/miscarriage-abortion-pro-choice
End Abortion Now - https://endabortionnow.com
Crosspolitic Abortion Episodes: https://crosspolitic.com/tag/abortion/
Apologia YouTube Abortion Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/user/Defendthefaithorg/search?app=desktop&query=abortion+debate
Babies Are Murdered Here Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxDyfSHEq5g
Babies Are Still Murdered Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-vyYE6C8MU
Reformation Heritage Books on Abortion: https://www.heritagebooks.org/Search.html#/Search.html?search=abortion
Stop and Consider Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-and-consider/id1617740629
Looking for resources to start an Abortion Ministry?
End Abortion Now - https://endabortionnow.com
SPF 211: Ultimately For Your Good (Throw off Doubt)
RC Sproul once preached, "The Heavenly Father never allows anything to happen to you that is not for your ultimate good. If we could believe that, we could face anything.” The Sovereignty of God is on full display in the Bible and in our own lives, but what happens when we doubt God? How can we prove faithful in believing His goodness for us?
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God’s Goodness
"There are all kinds of things in the proximate realm that are troubling and bad; but God stands over that realm and has the power to take every bad thing that happens to you and make it contribute ultimately to your good. All these griefs and sufferings are ultimately being used for our good. Ultimately it is good that they have happened to us.
The Heavenly Father never allows anything to happen to you that is not for your ultimate good. If we could believe that, we could face anything." - R.C. Sproul
The proximate verse the ultimate: the proximate is the sufferings we endure presently and the ultimate is that God is over it all and will make it turn out for good.
Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God to those who are called according to his purpose.”
Double-Mindedness
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. James 1:5-8
Here we are instructed in James to ask for wisdom with FAITH and not to doubt God. He promises to give us this wisdom generously and without reproach - meaning God is not disappointed you are asking for wisdom from Him - He’s not disapproving of you needing help!
But the requirement is that we ask in faith - BECAUSE if we are asking with doubt, we are not truly believing God, his nature or his promises. The doubt makes us double minded.
What to Do When Doubting
Rest - We need to rest on the object of our faith not in the answer, solution or outcome.
Prayer - “What happens at the end of each prayer? At the moment we say “amen” we rest everything in Christ’s hands - believing he will keep his promises to us. All prayer does not just flow out of faith but ultimately every prayer flows back into faith. Prayer is proof that faith lives and we can deploy it to destroy doubt.” - Jeremiah Montgomery
Repent and and draw near to God - James 4:8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
“I have learned to kiss the waves that throw me up against the Rock of Ages”. ― Charles H. Spurgeon
Resources
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RC Sproul Ultimately for Our Good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultimately-with-r-c-sproul/id494316084?i=1000559292335
Article about Jim Elliot Mission Trip: https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/movies/2006/01/08/Ecuadoran-tribe-transformed-after-killing-of-5-missionaries/stories/200601080177
Book: Through the Gates of Splendor by Ellisabeth Elliot: https://amzn.to/3LLsFoe
Hand Soap Pump: https://amzn.to/3w0QkKN
SPF 210: Christian Culture & Training Children for Sunday Morning Worship
Christians are part of the Kingdom of God and with that Kingdom comes a culture. There are biblical aspects of Christian culture that all believers share and today I’m going to talk about Sunday Worship and practical tips to get children in church with you.
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Christian Culture
I think we can fall into the world’s trap of thinking Christians are stuffy and boring. But Christian culture is wonderful and exciting!
Christian culture happens because of our redemption.
It includes education, hospitality, celebrations and traditions and holidays, it includes praying at meals, making art and music, creating content, businesses - I mean think of culture and start defining what it should be biblically - in a way that would glorify God.
Sunday worship on the Lord’s day is part of Christian culture
We are called to “enculturate” our children in the Christian culture Ephesians 6:4
Training Our Children to Worship with Us
Part of training our children in the Christian culture is teaching them to worship the Lord corporately.
No. 1: But kids are too little to get anything out of the sermon - they learn way more in a class with kids their age doing crafts and singing kid songs.
First we must not fall into the temptation that our kids are not getting anything out of a sermon. The hearing of God’s word never comes back without return. My former pastor used to say “Even if water runs through a sieve you still get a clean sieve.” Meaning, kids might not retain or understand but they are still getting washed in the word.
Church is about worshipping the Lord
It is our responsibility to teach our children the Word of God at home
No. 2: But I’m tired and I can’t pay attention or take notes.
Hard things are not always bad things and there is fruit to be reaped: Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Seasons of little ones are short.
The Lord will supply what you miss on Sundays
Tips
Start training at home. https://www.instagram.com/thespearing/ Has a post on how they practice during the week by having the children sit at the dinner table for 10 minutes and learn to listen to the Word and sit still.
Practice singing songs at home so they can sing together in church
Teach children when to sit and stand at church while you’re at home.
Teach children what church is all about - worshipping God
Think through - if we are to enculturate our children and train them how to live in a Christian culture how am I doing that in relation to corporate worship on Sundays?
SPF 209: Cheer Up Heart - Forget Not All His Benefits
“But, sensible of our desert, and impressed with the number and greatness of thy benefits, may we bless and praise thee at all times.” - Valley of Vision As Christians we are called to give thanks in all circumstances. Today I am sharing why and how we can truly be thankful because truly if we are in Christ, we are never as miserable as we might thing we are.
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Easter and Resurrection Goodies
Here are some resources for Holy Week and to celebrate the Resurrection:
Free Easter printable: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/blog/easter-print?rq=easter
Resurrection Eggs: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/blog//one-simple-way-to-share-the-gospel-with-your-children?rq=easter
Resurrection Reading Plan: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/blog/resurrection-plan?rq=Resurrection
Temple Curtain Activity: https://www.sheprovesfaithful.com/blog/curtain
Links from Podcast Episode
Valley of Vision
https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-evening-the-mediator/
Creation
Creation.com
One of my favorite books on Creation: The Creation Answers Book https://amzn.to/3rouOy9
Christian Education
Christian Education - R. C. Sproul - this is an excellent series on why Christian children need a Christian education. The first message is free and the rest must be purchased but I highly recommend it.
Education and Worldview - Voddie Baucham - I’ve seen Voddie speak twice now at a homeschool conference and have been incredibly encouraged and convicted by the truth he brings. Here is a link to a message on Education and Worldview (I did not attend this conference - you can look up CHEC.org for his messages but they will need to be purchased). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3B9WqlLoOU
Harvard or Heaven - Voddie Baucham - What are we preparing our children for? What’s the goal of education? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Xhv-vk4ZY
“Top Five Reasons Not To Send Your Kids Back to Public School” by Voddie Baucham: https://exodusmandate.org/public-schools/top-five-reasons-not-to-send-your-kids-back-to-public-school
Why Christian Kids Need A Christian Education by Douglas Wilson - one of the best books I’ve read on the topic. https://canonpress.com/products/why-christian-kids-need-a-christian-education/
Cheer Up Heart and Forget Not God’s Benefits
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
208: When Hard Things Get Harder (When Does Life Get Easier?)
Sometimes when we go through something hard, we think, surely it’s going to be easier next. But what happens when it just gets harder? Today I am going to share some encouragement when difficulties increase and why we can trust our good and Sovereign Father.
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Earthley Wellness: Bug Bite Tools
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Here are two things I use from Earthley that are non-toxic tools to defend our family against summer bugs:
Pest-Aside - a great, moisturizing, all natural bug repellent
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Black Drawing Salve - helps draw out toxins from bug bites
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Life Hack: Cabinet Organization
Add a few tension rods to help organize baking trays, muffin tins, serving platters, cutting boards and more!
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When Hard Things Get Harder
Truth about Trials:
They happen.
Sometimes trials do come through our own sin or the sin of others, sometimes they come through other means, like nature, or illness, or sometimes it is through something else, but in it all - God is sovereign and it is part of His plan - just like Job confessed - no purpose of God’s can be thwarted
God puts us through trials to test us and refine us
James 1:2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
1 Peter 1:6-7 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
These passages teach us that trials also produce good things in us
It is clear through narrative Scripture that trials also tools God uses to turn our hearts to the Lord, reveal sin or unbelief, humble us, exalt the Lord, prepare us for what is next, teach us the Lord’s comfort so that we will be able to comfort others, and even a stepping stone in the overarching Sovereign plan of God - just think of Joseph and how decades later after going through so many unjust moments was able to save his family from famine.
When going through trials it is critical to have good theology of our Sovereign God:
God promises he will never leave us or forsake us, so in the midst of hard, God is with us
God promises that we will never be separated from the love of Christ Jesus, so even when things are hard we must remember that we are loved and cared for
The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials according to 2 Peter 2
The Lord hears us when we call up on Him
And again, no plan of the Lord’s will be thwarted
The Horse And His Boy
The truth is throughout Scripture - God is not preparing us for easier things. He’s preparing us for harder things. He has prepared good works in advance for us to do, and a lot of them will involve a lot of hard work, a lot of courage, and all of them will require faith.
There is a beautiful picture of this in The Horse and His Boy by CS Lewis. It’s part of his Narnia series, and I haven’t read it in over a decade, but my husband reminded me of this truth in that Book - Things didn’t get easer for Shasta they continually got harder to prepare him for the next thing.
“I am the Hermit of the Southern March. And now, my son, waste no time on questions, but obey. The damsel is wounded. Your horses are spent. Rabadash is at this moment finding a ford over the Winding Arrow. If you run now, without a moment’s rest, you will still be in time to warn King Lune.”
Shast’s heart fainted at these words, for he felt he had no strength left. And he writhed inside at what seemed the cruelty and unfairness of the demand. He had not yet learned that if you do one good deed your reward usually is to be set to do another and harder and better one. But all he said out loud was:
“Where is the King?”
The Hermit turned and pointed with his staff. “Look,” he said. “there is another gate, right opposite to the one you entered by. Open it and go straight ahead: always straight ahead, over level or steep, over smooth or rough, over dry or wet. I know by my art that you will find King Lune straight ahead. But run, run: always run.”
-C.S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy
That You May Know Me Better There (Tumblr Account) by Heather
Article: https://elizajanelewisgirl.tumblr.com/post/132416308536/the-horse-and-his-boy-the-harder-task
Personally, I think the whole story revolves around this moment. I think all of us have come to this moment in our journey of life and faith, or perhaps we believe that a moment will come, when we think we have arrived, when we’re finished, or when we’ve earned a rest. But the truth is that as long as we are alive, we’re not done. The farther we come it doesn’t get easier. Instead we’re given the harder task. God is not preparing us for easier things. He’s preparing us for bigger and better and harder things. When we come to this realization, like Shasta, we feel dashed. We “writhe” and the unfairness of it all. We feel we have no strength left. And yet we find that we do. It is when he’s given this harder task that we see just how far Shasta has come. He doesn’t voice any of these frustrations. He doesn’t balk at the task. He only says, “Where is the King?”
Be Strong and Courageous
Recently I was reading in Joshua and Moses had passed the mantle on to Joshua. He was the next leader and after 40 years of wandering, after slavery before that. . . it was time to enter the promise land. This is where we can miss it - this is where we can be thinking - easy does follow hard! All Joshua had to do was walk into his inheritance.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Great blessings often come through hard work, tasks, and even trials.
A Few Reminders in the Midst of Hard
When we go through trials we can remember:
Who God is
His commandments and truths
That he is strengthening us, building us and refining us
He is preparing us for His good works
He will never leave us and He loves us
When we die, we will be with the Lord and he will say to his beloved”well done good and faithful servant.”
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SPF 207: The Truth About Modesty
Modesty is a hot topic in the Christian world, but often the heart of the issue is overlooked. Today I am sharing a biblical perspective on modesty that I never heard in youth group.
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Life Hack: Modest Clothing
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Carly Jean Los Angelas - Love the things in the Basics category, like the Everyday Black dress: https://www.carlyjeanlosangeles.com/collections/basics/products/the-everyday-dress-black
Swimwear - Calypsa by Modli https://calypsa.com
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Modesty
Modesty is about worshipping and honoring God.
It’s honoring
⁃God’s commands
⁃God’s design
⁃Delighting in it all
God’s desire is that they would have this heart full of worship always that it might go well with them. A heart full of worship of God desires to honor the Lord and not self. This is a blessing and it goes well with this person and their descendants!
The problem is we often don’t believe God or are tempted to think there’s a better way. Self worship will deny the supremacy of God and fill us with excuses and lies that make our needs and desire paramount.
“We have to obey God regardless of the current fashions which surround us. God has commanded us to be outwardly as well as inwardly modest . . . and he actually never said that it’s because of the men. Frankly, that may not be the point at all – think of that very odd verse which tells us to wear our hair a certain way “because of the angels.” We may not actually be as in-the-know as we think we are regarding God’s greater purposes. God never gave us a “here’s why” argument on the modesty question – he just gave us a command. We don’t need to be modest “so that the men won’t sin” – we need to be modest so that WE’RE not in sin. We don’t need to be modest to please the Christian men (or women), we need to be modest to please God. So I think that as we pursue modesty, the biggest question should be whether God is pleased with our outfit, not whether we will cause anyone to stumble, or whose fault it will be if they do. The question is whether or not we are being faithful with what God has asked of us.” - Rebekah Merkle Femina blog
Modesty is more than dress - it’s also an attitude.
The woman Folly is loud; she is seductive and knows nothing. Proverbs 9:13
She seduces the simple that pass by and those who turn to her find death.
Immodesty in our actions which come out as loud, seductive, self pleasing, is a path to death.
“I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.” 1 Timothy 2:8-10
"Women who profess the Christian religion, must be modest in apparel, not affecting gaudiness, gaiety, or costliness. Good works are the best ornament; these are, in the sight of God, of great price. Modesty and neatness are more to be consulted in garments than elegance and fashion. And it would be well if the professors of serious godliness were wholly free from vanity in dress. They should spend more time and money in relieving the sick and distressed, than in decorating themselves and their children. To do this in a manner unsuitable to their rank in life, and their profession of godliness, is sinful. These are not trifles, but Divine commands. The best ornaments for professors of godliness, are good works." - Matthew Henry
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SPF 206: Lauren's Five Favorite Things 2.0
This is Lauren’s favorite things 2.0 - a second version of fun and helpful resources from bread recipes to books that bless the heart.
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Lauren’s Favorite Things
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No. 5 Jonathan Park
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No. 4: Focaccia Bread and Soup Night Slapdashery
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No. 3: Dr. Mom Otoscope and Ear Ache Ease
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The otoscope:
No. 2 The Long Winter
A book that blessed my heart in the middle of a trial because they were so determined to make it through such a difficult a time.
No. 1 Writing Down Verses to Pray
As you read the Scriptures, write some down and pray through them. It will bless you!
Call out to the Lord - He is not asleep! His heart is always awake.
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